July 7, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25–37
For Sunday, July 14, 2013—Ordinary 15
Recently, after church, a senior pulled out of the parking lot, and instead of tapping the break, she hit the...
February 25, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Michael Danner
Epistle Reading: Luke 13:1-9
For Sunday, March 3, 2013; Year C—Lent 3
Two observations and an initial question…
Observation #1: Good things happen and bad things happen.
Observation...
January 27, 2013 | by The Hardest Question
by Mike Stavlund
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-10
For Sunday, February 3, 2013: Year B—Epiphany 4
Preachers are a funny breed. We take ourselves, our work, and our words very seriously—as we...
December 30, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
For Sunday, January 6, 2013—Epiphany of the Lord
In contrast to our beloved manger scenes—newly put away or, perhaps, still sitting on the...
July 26, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15
For Sunday, July 29, 2012: Year B—Ordinary 17
The David and Bathsheba debacle is a terrible story.
It’s a tragedy of epic proportions. And worse, it’s a story...
April 15, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
By Nanette Sawyer
New Testament Reading: Acts 3:12-21
For Sunday, April 22, 2012: Year B—Easter 3
After Jesus had ascended and the Holy Spirit had descended, the disciples...
January 22, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28
For Sunday, Jan. 29, Year B − Epiphany 4
I was in college, on a short mission trip...
January 9, 2012 | by The Hardest Question
by Unvirtuous Abbey
Gospel Reading: John 1:43–51
For Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012: Year B – Epiphany 2
There is something missing from Christianity these days...
October 23, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Matthew 23:1-12
For Sunday, Oct.30 , 2011: Year A—Ordinary 31
Things are about to get ugly,...
September 18, 2011 | by The Hardest Question
Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:23-32
For Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011: Year A−Ordinary 26
As a high school senior, I attended a large,...